J88318 J8 Ruling Active

The tariff classification of a flashing sticker from China

Issued October 3, 2003 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Tariff classification

HTS codes: 8543.89.9695

Headings: 8543

Product description

As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the flashing sticker, identified as item sku 174-78849, is an electrical device that illuminates various Disney World related symbols affixed to the front portion. The back of the device contains a pressure adhesive sticker for mounting purposes.

CBP rationale

The applicable subheading for the flashing sticker, item sku 174-78849, will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS.

Full text

NY J88318 October 3, 2003 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:1:112 J88318 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8543.89.9695 Ms. Lisa Y. Vega-Pravato Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, LLC Post Office Box 1000 Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000 RE: The tariff classification of a flashing sticker from China Dear Ms. Vega-Pravato: In your letter dated September 4, 2003 you requested a tariff classification ruling. As indicated by the submitted sample and information, the flashing sticker, identified as item sku 174-78849, is an electrical device that illuminates various Disney World related symbols affixed to the front portion. The back of the device contains a pressure adhesive sticker for mounting purposes. The applicable subheading for the flashing sticker, item sku 174-78849, will be 8543.89.9695, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for other electrical machines and apparatus, …, not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 85, HTS. The rate of duty will be 2.6 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist David Curran at 646-733-3017. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division

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